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The Top Five1. Xavier Johnson, Detroit U-D Jesuit There hasn’t been a bigger riser in Michigan HS hoops this season than U-D Jesuit’s Xavier Johnson. Johnson’s been extremely successful and consistent on, what was for most of the season, that #1 team in the state... read more

Saturday’s 2K25 Showcase finale at Aquinas College produced five great in-state games, as the annual event always does. Here are eight players who stood out Saturday with memorable performances: K.J. Torbert, 6-2, East Lansing An electric overall player who has no real weakness... read more

The GottaGetIt Hoop Classic delivered another great Saturday of six high school basketball games, providing fans with great teams, players and performances.Here are eight players who impressed at The GottaGetIt Hoop Classic:Jeremiah Cook, 6-1 So... read more

CLARKSTON - Muskegon survived an overtime thriller between two top-10 teams Saturday at The D Zone Invitational, defeating East Lansing 69-65 at Clarkston. The game was chippy. Both teams were physical on both ends of the court... read more

One of the state’s most elite showcases arrives Saturday when the inaugural The D Zone Invitational kicks off at Clarkston. Here are 21 players you have to see at Clarkston on Saturday: Sharod Barnes, 6-2, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Heady guard who can play point or score from the wing... read more

Get ready for a thrilling night of basketball at Birmingham Groves on Friday as the inaugural The D Zone Showcase features six of the state’s best teams... read more

AUBURN HILLS - Avondale capped the first The D Zone Rising Teams Tip-off Classic with a thrilling 64-62 win against Ann Arbor Skyline. Playing on their home court, Avondale jumped out to a double-digit lead in the first half with some hot shooting and pressure defense... read more

AUBURN HILLS - North Farmington defeated Hamtramck 53-47 in the penultimate game of The D Zone Rising Teams Tip-off Classic.As expected, this was a hard-fought, physical battle between two talented teams and two tremendous coaches... read more

AUBURN HILLS - Oxford won the fifth game at The D Zone Rising Teams Tip-off Classic defeating Grosse Pointe North 46-32 at Avondale. Both teams played shutdown defense all night, but ultimately Oxford had too much firepower in the second half. Oxford MPV: Jake Champagne, 6-3 Sr... read more

AUBURN HILLS - Detroit University Prep won the fourth game of The D Zone Rising Teams 68-66 in overtime against Grand Ledge at Avondale. The game was neck and neck the entire way, with neither team able to gain any separation... read more

AUBURN HILLS - Flint Carman-Ainsworth won the third game of The D Zone Rising Teams Tip-off Classic, coming from behind to defeat Mona Shores 70-64 at Avondale... read more

AUBURN HILLS - Walled Lake Central won the second game of The D Zone Rising Teams Tip-off Classic 66-49 over Romulus. WL Central jumped out the lead early and never looked back, draining 3-pointers and using their physicality to out-muscle Romulus... read more

AUBURN HILLS - The D Zone Rising Teams Tip-off Classic kicked off with a great game, with Detroit Central earning a 52-49 win over Milford. Detroit Central used its quickness and explosiveness to outlast a sweet-shooting Milford squad. Both teams fought hard throughout the game... read more

PAW PAW - In front of a spirited crowd still recovering from a fantastic girls varsity game, the Paw Paw Red Wolves cruised to a 62-47 win over Vicksburg.Young and small, some might overlook Paw Paw as a team, but this group is scrappy and can really shoot the three ball... read more

The winter high school sports seasons have begun across Michigan, and the weather has adjusted accordingly. With lake-effect snow dominating west Michigan, games have already been postponed. But that hasn’t stopped us from seeing some fantastic boys basketball games throughout the state... read more

The D Zone will kick off the 2024-25 season with a must-see showcase at Auburn Hills Avondale - the Rising Teams Challenge. Some of the best up-and-coming teams will take the court looking to prove they can become postseason forces this winter. For a full schedule of games click here... read more

Brandoen Guyton hosted a fantastic scrimmage Saturday at MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids. Games were constantly being played on five courts as some of the state’s best teams met for a very early-season clash... read more

Most of the best teams and players in the state are readily accessible with a vast array of showcases. Yet, some of the state’s most talented players don’t get to play in the big showcases or compete regularly in a big area... read more

High school basketball is just around the corner.Michigan has an abundance of talent ready to display their talent this winter, but not everyone is getting the attention they deserve.Here are 25 players college coaches need to keep an extra set of eyes on this upcoming season:J.J. Frakes, 6-4 Sr... read more

Stevie Hall, 6-2, Cass Tech Smooth, effortless athlete who plays with ferocity and passion. He’s a great shooter, and he looked way more comfortable off the dribble this summer. He has elite tools to be a - yes I’m going to say it - one-and-done in college... read more

We will be rolling out Michigan high school basketball preview stories over the next few weeks, leading up to the 2024-25 season.Story & rankings by: Alec BrzezinskiCameron Ryans, 6-4, Grand Rapids Northview His versatility stands out... read more

We will be rolling out Michigan boys basketball preseason stories throughout the next few weeks, leading up to the 2024-25 season.Story and rankings by: Alec BrzezinskiTrey McKenney, 6-4, Orchard Lake St... read more

Joey Angok, 6-9, Forest Hills Northern Angok should have multiple offers, yet his recruitment has been bafflingly quiet. He’s tall, rangy and can put the ball on the floor. He’s a great shot blocker and versatile on both ends of the court. Division 2 through NAIA coaches need to see this kid play... read more

Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula need love, too. Having covered the area for a couple years, it is true that basketball is played a little differently up there, but there are always tremendous hoopers in our state’s best vacation destinations... read more

Ranking athletes at any level can be a controversial endeavor. Everyone has their own opinions.Michigan is rich with talent, and many players are deserving of recognition. But cutting a list down to 25 players can be very difficult... read more

It's never too early for some quality Michigan high school boys basketball content.The DZone basketball analysts Stu Carlin and Alec Brzezinski created their top 25 players regardless-of-class lists. Their first 15 players showcased a lot of agreement, but the lists start to vary after that... read more

There’s less than a month before the high school basketball season tips off as teams across the state have begun practice and are starting to get a sense of what their lineups and rotations will look like... read more

Breaking down West Michigan's Top Prospects in the 2023 class read more

Breaking down the top prospects in the 2023 class from West Michigan. read more

Breaking down the top prospects in the 2023 class from West Michigan. read more